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International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference
The 2024 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Conference will take place June 5-6 in Richmond, VA.
SDSU Extension supports caregiving plans for family farms
April 15, 2024
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 15, 2024, and South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging family farm owners to make long-term caregiving decisions.
Large Farms Continue to Dominate South Dakota Crop Production
Based on the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, large-scale farms operate more than two-thirds of the total cropland acres in South Dakota. Learn some expert insights about the trends driving this development.
Crop Diversity Changes in South Dakota: 2017-2022
According to the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop diversity has slightly increased in South Dakota over the past five years (2017-2022).
Conservation Practices Increasing in South Dakota
The recently released Agricultural Census data of 2022 shows that the share of cropland acres under conservation practices has continued to increase in South Dakota.
End of Life Documents You Should Have in Place
COVID-19 infection and mortality rates fill the news programs. Across South Dakota and the nation, people are have made changes to their lifestyle and the way they accomplish many everyday activities. In response to this illness and the potential for long-term hospitalization and even death, individuals over 18 should also ensure their end of life documents are up-to-date.
Ag Business
Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.
International Farm Transition Network - Being Intentional With Your Capital
SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will hold an online training session on May 21 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. This session will help business owners and families take a closer look at the role life insurance can play in their financial lives by utilizing strategies most are unaware of.
Using Rangeland to Extend Lambs to Meet a More-Optimal Market
Coming off a year of record prices across all classifications of sheep, the current drop in prices has been a bit discouraging. Using historic pricing data, we can observe seasonal price fluctuations that may make holding onto lambs a little longer a more-profitable option.
Corn Planting Populations: A Deeper Dive
Corn is grown all across South Dakota, and the optimal target population varies depending on location. In a nutshell, there is a lot more to seeding population selection than what meets the eye.